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Domino's Pizza testing ribs and potato wedges
September 5, 2006
Brandweek: Ribs, potato wedges and brownies aren't what you'd normally expect from Domino's Pizza. But the No. 2 pizza chain is testing new side dishes and…
read nowCoffee bean prices expected to rise
September 4, 2006
Bloomberg.com: Prices for arabica coffee beans on the New York Board of Trade may climb more than 20 percent in the next 12 months. Demand is coming from…
read nowSelf-service automation in near future for quick-service restaurants
September 4, 2006
The Dallas Morning News: As the nation's restaurant industry scrambles to cope with an ongoing labor crunch, many players are looking to automation to fill…
read nowPizza Hut workers murdered near Dallas
September 4, 2006
The Dallas Morning News: Robbery is believed to have been the motive in the shooting deaths of two Pizza Hut workers early Sept. 3 in Terrell, Texas. A…
read nowPatriots' Bruschi drafted as pitchman for Papa Gino's Pizzeria
September 4, 2006
DEDHAM, Mass. — Papa Gino's Pizzeria has hired New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi to promote the chain's Crowd Pleaser Campaign and to co-support…
read nowInstaPrep Table provides flexible workspace for kitchen workers
August 31, 2006
SAN DIEGO — The InstaPrep Table creates additional sanitary kitchen workspace in any environment by using waste receptacle for a pedestal. Alan Lake of…
read nowPizza POS provider, Intura Solutions, partners with Posiflex
August 31, 2006
ARLINGTON, Texas — Intura Solutions, a leading supplier of point-of-sale and business management software for delivery and quick-service restaurant concepts…
read nowNRA survey: High gas prices soften restaurant traffic
August 31, 2006
WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index registered a moderate decline in July. According to a news release, the…
read nowMarco's Pizza maker wins gourmet competition in Calif.
August 31, 2006
LOS ANGELES — Toledo, Ohio, native Matt Swan, general manager of a Marco's Pizza restaurant in Las Vegas, took top honors in the "Best Gourmet Pizza" in the…
read nowVisa issues security alert
August 31, 2006
BROOKFIELD, Wis. — If your restaurant accepts Visa credit cards, beware. Visa USA issued a data security alert Aug. 31 to warn merchants about the risks…
read nowRascal House Pizza launches online ordering
August 30, 2006
CLEVELAND — Think independent pizzerias are too small to afford and benefit from online ordering? Think again. Six-unit Rascal House Pizza in Cleveland has…
read nowMiddleby Corporation acquires Houno A/S
August 30, 2006
ELGIN, Ill. — The Middleby Corporation announced the acquisition of Houno A/S ("Houno"). The acquired company, located in Denmark, manufactures combi-ovens…
read nowFast Casual magazine seeks Top 100 nominations
August 30, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fast Casual magazine is calling for nominations for its annual Top 100: Movers and Shakers. Company officials said the ideal nomination will…
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Legendary pizzerias bet on fast-casual makeovers
Shakey's Pizza and Papa Gino's Pizza are getting new names and makeovers to strengthen their positions in the growing fast-casual dining segment.
read nowIrish pizzerias redlining neighborhoods to protect drivers
August 29, 2006
Dublin People.com: Several Irish pizza companies are refusing to deliver to certain areas of Dublin's Northside following attacks on their drivers. Operators…
read nowPizza Hut named India's most trusted food brand
August 29, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pizza Hut has been named the most trusted food brand in India in The Economic Times' (India) Most Trusted Brands survey. "Yum is investing…
read nowPotomac Pizza using pay-at-table technology
August 29, 2006
The Baltimore Sun: After a meal at Potomac Pizza in Gaithersburg, Md., diners can swipe debit cards, punch in their pin number and pocket their receipts…
read nowBear Rock Cafe rolls out pizza
August 29, 2006
CARY, N.C. — Fast-casual Bear Rock Cafe restaurants have introduced a new category to the menu with a line of Pizzetas. Five new chef-created Pizzetas are…
read nowPizzeria gets four 100s on random health inspections
August 28, 2006
The Daily News: Gary's Original Pizza and Deli in Castle Rock, Wash., has received perfect scores on all four of its random health inspections, a virtually…
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Clean restrooms equal happy customers
by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.
Your restrooms matter to customers, and, yes, they require constant attention. But at least the process isn't rocket science.
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